Arthur, a six-month-old Cockapoo, and his owner Natalie Jones. (Chestergates Veterinary Hospital via SWNS) By Izzy Hawksworth via SWNS A paralyzed puppy has been given a 'second chance at life' and is able to walk again - after his spine was fixed with 3D-printed screws. Arthur, a six-month-old Cockapoo, was unable to move after his limbs suddenly became weak and he collapsed.
His owner Natalie Jones rushed him to Chestergates Veterinary Hospital in Chester, Cheshire, where vets conducted MRI scans and X-rays of his spine. They discovered a section of Arthur's spine was not connected together properly, which was compressing his spinal cord and causing a loss of function in his limbs. The dog then had a four-hour surgery, where surgeons placed bespoke 3D-printed spinal screws and surgical cement into his spine.
Now three months after the surgery, Arthur is slowly walking and is able to 'be a puppy again.' The 3D-printed spine. (Chestergates Veterinary Hospital via SWNS) Natalie said: "It’s been a long road but over the last week, he’s starting to play and become himself.
"It’s the best feeling to watch him being a puppy again. "We want to thank Chestergates - and Fusion Implants - for everything they have done. "They have given our beautiful boy a second chance and that means all the world.
" Natalie says she first realized something was wrong with Arthur when he made a sudden yelp and was lying on the floor against the sofa and panting heavily. She said goodbye to Arthur.
